Jaguars march to police station to raise awareness of racial injustice
The Jacksonville Jaguars conducted an organization-wide march Friday from TIAA Bank Field to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office to raise awareness of racial injustice.
.@DJChark82 & @JoshLambo addressing the @Jaguars as we begin an organization-wide march to raise awareness for racial injustice against the Black community. pic.twitter.com/C9ssjBygUJ
— Tad Dickman (@TDickman89) June 5, 2020
In correspondence with the Jacksonville area code, the march began at 9:04 a.m. ET.
#Jaguars marching this morning to raise awareness for racial justice pic.twitter.com/RUc13D8mkl
— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) June 5, 2020
Players, coaches, and fans participated in the march.
"We need to have a voice that will help create sustainable, dramatic change," head coach Doug Marrone said, according to John Oehser of Jaguars.com.
Jaguars HC Doug Marrone thanking players this week for helping him learn. pic.twitter.com/aV114phQzB
— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) June 5, 2020
Most of the participants, including wide receiver Chris Conley and running backs coach Terry Robiskie, wore Black Lives Matter T-shirts.
Jaguars WR Chris Conley pic.twitter.com/eRDHAUQZxu
— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) June 5, 2020
Jaguars RB Coach Terry Robiskie says HC Doug Marrone on Tuesday said the team was going to say something about issue. Robiskie fought tears as he told story. Said he’s never seen it in 35 years in NFL. pic.twitter.com/uRNlRYcbmf
— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) June 5, 2020
A number of players who weren't able to attend the march sent in video messages, including quarterback Gardner Minshew.
"I believe we have people on this team, and in this organization, that are committed to making real change," Minshew said. "We realize this won't happen from one march, from one day, but a consistent effort to bring justice and equality into our city, into our community."
From @GardnerMinshew5 ⤵ pic.twitter.com/un6mODx7b2
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) June 5, 2020